The German government has reached an agreement in the dispute over the Building Energy Act (GEG) The aim is to move away from oil and gas heating systems and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. If you own a stove, you should now take a look at the age of the system.
Certain devices must be retrofitted or even decommissioned according to the law. Fireplaces that cause high pollutant emissions may even have to be shut down soon according to a regulation. According to the Federal Environment Agency, 11.7 million households in Germany have stoves that produce particulates.